Wednesday 10 March 2010 @ 9:17 pm
Product Description
Learn how to install, configure, and administer SQL Server 2000–as you prepare for MCP Exam 70-228, a core requirement for MCDBA certification and an elective for the MCSE and MCSA tracks…. More >>
Tags: Training 
5 responses to “MCSA/MCSE/MCDBA Self-Paced Training Kit: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 System Administration, Exam 70-228: Microsoft”
I did not use this book to prep for an exam. Instead I used it for reference and it has been a good source of accurate information.
Rating: 4 / 5
In just few words, you exceeded my expectations, in terms of quality of purchase, time for delivery, and follow-up you did excellent job.
Thank you
Rating: 5 / 5
The selling point of this book is that it is part of the Microsoft Certification process for three certifications. The other thing it seemed to have going for it was a full copy of SQL Server (120 days).
What isn’t said anywhere when you read the description and look at its content is that in addition to SQL Server, you will need Microsoft Server 2000, and IIS. Those are a couple of fairly high ticket items IF you can find them.
Microsoft has moved on to 2003 versions of all of the above and consequently it would be better to certify in that version.
If you’re looking for a database certification, look to mySQL and PHP, or Postgres SQL. Yes it is linux and unix mostly (Windows versions also available). Certification in any of these is just as valuable and the Microsoft certifications. After spending thirty years in IT, it is certain that Linux and Unix are eventually going to capture the server market.
Back to this particular book. It is a waste of money unless you have one mean machine loaded with Microsoft server, IIS and probably more. If you have such, great. If you don’t, take another route.
Rating: 1 / 5
This book was essential for me as a reference for an MCSE boot camp. It is now part of my reference library. Will answer many questions that pop up during the study process.
Rating: 5 / 5
First of all, I won’t write a review if I cannot give a product at least 4 stars. I do have to give this one 5 though.
I don’t like everything Microsoft Press publishes, but this book is quite good. I was very new to SQL and had to learn quickly. This book and “The SQL Server 2000 Book” by Anthony Sequeira saved me from severe panic attacks.
If you want to learn about SQL Server 2000 take my advice, PLEASE!
Rating: 5 / 5